Taapsee Pannu, the popular Bollywood actress known for her roles in movies like Dunki, Thappad, and Badla, has recently added the ultra-luxurious Mercedes-Maybach GLS600 to her car collection. She received the delivery of the new car in a shade of Palladium Silver over the weekend.
The Mercedes-Maybach GLS600 is the first-ever SUV from the Maybach brand and has garnered a lot of attention since its launch in India in 2021. The luxury SUV quickly sold out all 50 allocated units, indicating its high demand among affluent buyers. The base price of the GLS600 is Rs 2.35 crore, ex-showroom, without any customization options.
Taapsee, who already owns a Mercedes-Benz GLE, opted for the Maybach GLS600 for its superior luxury and exclusivity. The vehicle features the iconic Maybach design, highlighted by a massive chrome-dipped grille. It also comes with unique design elements such as chrome inserts on the B-pillar and the Maybach logo on the D-pillar.
The GLS600 offers options for both four and five-seater configurations. The four-seater variant comes with a fixed center console that includes a refrigerator to store champagne bottles and silver champagne flutes. Other luxurious features include Nappa leather upholstery, an electronic panoramic sliding sunroof, ventilated massaging seats, and more.
Under the hood, the Maybach GLS600 is equipped with a 4.0-liter V8 engine coupled with a 48V mild-hybrid system. This powertrain produces a maximum power of 557 PS and 730 Nm of torque, with an additional 22 PS and 250 Nm boost on demand. The power is transmitted to all four wheels via a 9-speed automatic transmission.
In terms of safety, the GLS600 offers a range of advanced features such as Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC, Active Lane Keeping Assist, Active Blind Spot Assist, and more. It also comes with Adaptive High Beam Assist, Adaptive LED tail lamps, 8 airbags, and a 360-degree camera for parking assistance.
Taapsee’s new acquisition, the Mercedes-Maybach GLS600, adds to her impressive car collection and reflects her taste for luxury and elegance on the road.
Definitions:
Maybach – A luxury car brand owned by Mercedes-Benz known for its exclusive and opulent vehicles.
SUV – Sport Utility Vehicle, a large, versatile vehicle designed for both on-road and off-road use.
CBU – Completely Built Unit, a car that is fully assembled and imported from another country.
PS – Pferdestärke, a unit of power used in Germany, equal to the metric horsepower.
Nm – Newton-meter, a unit of torque.
Nappa leather – A high-quality and soft type of leather commonly used in luxury vehicles.
Mild-hybrid system – A hybrid vehicle system that uses a small electric motor to assist the internal combustion engine. It does not offer full electric propulsion.
DISTRONIC – An adaptive cruise control system developed by Mercedes-Benz that automatically adjusts the vehicle’s speed to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead.
TPMS – Tire Pressure Monitoring System, a system that monitors the air pressure in the vehicle’s tires.
ABS – Anti-lock Braking System, a safety feature that prevents the wheels from locking up during braking, improving control and stability.
EBD – Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, a system that dynamically adjusts the braking force to each wheel based on various factors like load distribution and road conditions.
PRE-SAFE – An advanced safety system developed by Mercedes-Benz that pre-emptively prepares the vehicle for an impending collision.
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